Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony RX100 V

Below, we will be looking at the Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony RX100 V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. The image resolution of the NEX-C3 (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is pretty comparable but the NEX-C3 (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-C3 was launched 6 years earlier than the RX100 V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the NEX-C3 matches up vs the RX100 V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-C3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-C3 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-C3 has physical measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony RX100 V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the NEX-C3 and the RX100 V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-C3 and RX100 V is 91 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-C3 and RX100 V.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NEX-C3 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony RX100 V will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged NEX-C3 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.